House Republicans Applaud Prospect of a Government Shutdown

Tonight the House is voting on partisan amendments that make the prospect of a government shutdown look more likely – and some House Republicans can’t seem to contain their excitement. From the Washington Post:

“While much of official Washington on Saturday somberly faced the likelihood of a government shutdown, the most conservative members of the House sported a different expression. They were smiling.”

“‘We’re very excited,’ said Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.). ‘It’s exactly what we wanted, and we got it.’

“On Saturday, conservatives rallied House Republicans around a plan to fund the government but delay the Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s signature health-care law, for a year. It was rejected within hours by Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.), making it unlikely that Congress has the time to find common ground before a midnight Monday deadline.”

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